The Morning News (This Morning with Aaron Keck)

In today’s news: we have a couple lingering closures from Saturday’s snow, but another (smaller) round of winter weather may be on the way. Also: environmental advocates discuss the state of the Haw River; a petition to save the Smith Center gets thousands of signatures; Congressional candidate Nida Allam weighs in ahead of next month’s primary; and numerous Tar Heel athletes earn individual honors.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: another day of post-Gianna school closures, and a pair of closer-than-they-should-have-been wins for UNC men’s and women’s basketball. Also: housing-focused amendments to Chapel Hill’s land use management ordinance (LUMO); comments from U.S. House Rep. Valerie Foushee about trying to accomplish things in DC; the recipients of this year’s Tar Heel Trailblazer Awards; and a final farewell to a local-music legend.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: Winter Storm Gianna drops 5 inches of snow on the Triangle, leading to widespread closures and delays this morning. Also: Orange County’s district attorney comments on next steps after a partial mistrial in a high-profile murder case; and Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson weighs in on the situation in Minneapolis. And in sports: UNC men’s basketball gets a big win over Georgia Tech; Tar Heel women’s basketball gears up for NC State; and Carolina women’s tennis knocks off two top-10 teams over the weekend.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: meteorologists are predicting 4-8 inches of snow in the Triangle this weekend, along with extremely cold temperatures. Also: a mixed verdict in the murder trial of Issiah Ross for the 2022 killing of teens Lyric Woods and Devin Clark – and in sports, a look ahead at UNC men’s basketball as they head to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech Saturday.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: more school delays and closures from last week’s winter storm, and the jury continues deliberating in Issiah Ross’ murder trial. Also: UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts comments after the Board of Trustees votes to shut down six area studies centers; Chatham County residents push county commissioners to put a moratorium on AI data centers; election experts say Roy Cooper has the edge in this year’s North Carolina Senate race; the schedule is out for the CBS Sports Classic in men’s basketball through 2029; and sixteen Tar Heel athletes earn honors for their success both on the field and in the classroom.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: another round of closures and delays after Winter Storm Fern, and memories of last week’s Walk For Peace through Chatham County. Also: jury deliberations resume in Issiah Ross’ murder trial; UNC earns high grad-school honors from US News & World Report; and a new UNC study finds that avoiding fatty foods could help your long-term brain health. And in sports: individual honors for six Tar Heels – but not Bill Belichick, who came up short of Hall of Fame induction this year.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern forces another round of closures and delays – but the Loop restaurant reopens today, after a six-month closure caused by Tropical Depression Chantal. Also: the latest on Carolina North, public opinion about the unfolding events in Minneapolis, the 2026 UNC football schedule, and comments from Hubert Davis after a successful week for Carolina men’s basketball.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: the Triangle avoids a worst-case scenario from Winter Storm Fern, but icy conditions will likely still persist for several days. Aaron runs down the list of closures, cancellations and delays. Also: a recap of the latest discussions around UNC’s future development at Carolina North; dramatic weekend wins for UNC men’s and women’s basketball; and a Super Bowl bid for Drake Maye.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.

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In today’s news: Winter Storm Fern approaches, with meteorologists warning that the Triangle will likely get significant ice accumulation. Also: jury deliberations are underway in the Woods-Clark murder trial; UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts weighs in on future development at Carolina North and what a new basketball arena needs to have (wherever it goes); Chapel Hill approves amendments to its Land Use Management Ordinance to promote “missing middle” housing; the Walk For Peace passes through Chatham County; Tar Heel women’s basketball gets a road win over Georgia Tech; and UNC athletics leads the Learfield Director’s Cup standings as the best overall program in the nation.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

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In today’s news: officials urge everyone to get ready as an ice storm heads our way this weekend. Also: UNC’s Board of Trustees gives the green light for development at Carolina North (with or without a basketball arena); Issiah Ross takes the stand in his own defense in the Woods-Clark murder trial; Carolina men’s basketball gets a much needed win over Notre Dame; and numerous current and future Tar Heels rack up individual honors.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.

You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on Spotify. Click here to follow Aaron and listen to all his segments, from local news to fun features to hard-hitting interviews.

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